Bold Names Why IBM's CEO Thinks His Company Can Crack Quantum Computing
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Sep 12, 2025 
Arvind Krishna, CEO of IBM, has been at the forefront of the company's resurgence, focusing on hybrid cloud and AI. In this discussion, he shares IBM's bold ambitions in quantum computing and the competitive race against giants like Microsoft and Google. Krishna reflects on past lessons from Watson AI, emphasizing the cautious optimism needed in quantum technology. He dives into IBM's innovative strategies to overcome challenges in building reliable quantum systems and how these advancements could transform various industries.
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Quantum Solves Classically Intractable Problems
- Quantum can solve problems classical computers cannot by simulating quantum effects directly.
- That enables new materials, better carbon sequestration, nitrogen fixation and corrosion-resistant coatings.
Scaling Is More Than Qubit Count
- Building thousands of qubits is only the start; they must be connected, read, written and kept stable for computation.
- Practical quantum hinges on system integration, control and long-enough run times, not just qubit physics.
Prioritize Error Correction And Run-Time
- Use error-correcting codes to stitch unreliable qubits into resilient systems.
- Focus on achieving useful computation within the limited error-corrected run time (milliseconds to seconds).
